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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.21, 1,797.31 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.21, 1,797.31 and 376.54 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.21 : 1,797.31 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.21/1,797.31 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.21x = 1,797.31 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.21x = 676,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,757.22/1,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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